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Professor Gets 14 Years for Arsons at School Stringer Proposes Tracking Claims Against City to Reign in Costs James DiMaggios Family Wants DNA Test on Hannah Anderson The California lifestyle is and always has been a state export, with the Hollywood glitz and glamour and the California vision of living, says Mike Ellis, principal of the architectural firm 5+design. The firm is based in Hollywood but does work internationally, with offices in China and most recently a series of projects in the Middle East. Were this California firm and were doing work all over the world, and sometimes I think we bring almost a California attitudethis want to connect to the outside, connect to nature, be a little bit freer in terms of thinking how things can be organized, Ellis said. I think California is really a state that allows people to find their own way, Ellis said. Its a city that has absorbed so many different types of trends, so many different types of people, so many things happen here. It has such a reputation worldwide. Working in various cities across the world, Ellis says hes always amazed how quickly trends will manifest globally. Anything that captures the publics imagination tends to do that globally, Ellis says. 5+design has a history of specializing in retail and is incorporating more and more mixed-use designs as denser living is developed. We see ourselves as one of the strongest retail/mixed-use firms, Ellis said. Cairo Festival City, a new development slated to open near the end of this year in New Cairo City, Egypt, is one of 5+designs current projects, with 5+design creating the centerpiece of the development. Were very focused on creating environments that people actually want to be in, Ellis said. <br>Source: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/262282-hollywood-firm-brings-california-harmony-to-middle-east-retail/

West Hollywood plastic-bag ban goes into effect at small stores

Under the law, stores can provide paper bags made with at least 40% post-consumer content, but must charge 10 cents for each one as an incentive to encourage reusables. Customers who qualify for subsidized groceries aren't required to pay the bag fee. The plastic-bag ban has met with little resistance, city officials said. San Francisco approved California's first ban on plastic bags in 2007 and since then many municipalities -- including Malibu, Santa Monica and Pasadena -- have followed suit. In June, Los Angeles became the largest city to back a ban on plastic grocery bags by approving an ordinance that applies to both smaller stores and big retail chains like Target http://werbiofeckner.postbit.com/ and Wal-Mart. Los Angeles ordinance, like West Hollywoods, will go into effect gradually, reaching large stores Jan. <br>Source: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-west-hollywood-plastic-bag-ban-20130820,0,2660483.story

'I'm a liberal Republican,' she says in More magazine's September issue, out Tuesday. Post to Facebook Angie Harmon: A 'liberal Republican' in Hollywood on USAToday.com: http://usat.ly/1bXyvMy Incorrect please try again A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. 9 To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Angie Harmon: A 'liberal Republican' in Hollywood Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY 4:55 p.m. EDT August 22, 2013 She also chats about other hot topics in the September issue of 'More' magazine. <br>Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/08/22/angie-harmon-a-liberal-republican-in-hollywood/2687371/

Angie Harmon: A 'liberal Republican' in Hollywood

The Hollywood Reporters best stories of the week (Focus Features/ Associated Press ) - This film image released by Focus Features shows the animated character Mitch, voiced by Casey Affleck, in a scene from ParaNorman. The character Mitch in the 2012 ParaNorman was revealed at the end to be gay. The GLAAD advocacy group says that movie was an exception in a year that showed Hollywoods major studios are reluctant to include LGBT characters in important roles in their films. The Hollywood Reporters list of its 10 best stories of the week: SANDRA OH TO EXIT GREYS ANATOMY (EXCLUSIVE) More business news Jay Hancock and Julie Appleby To limit their costs, some large employers consider insurance that restricts coverage. Creatively, I really feel like I gave it my all, and I feel ready to let her go, an emotional Oh tells THR of her decision to exit at the end of season 10. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/sandra-departing-greys-anatomy-season-594134?AP WHY LEE DANIELS THE BUTLER HAS 41 PRODUCERS A whos who of black entrepreneurs, a Ukrainian-born billionaire and an NBA star helped back Lee Daniels $30 million drama. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/agent-arn-tellem-jason-collins-604365?AP NEW AMERICAN IDOL PRODUCERS VOW TO FRESHEN THINGS UP Chemistry matters, say the Den of Thieves duo as they take on MTVs VMAs before trying to reboot the aging power. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-season-13-new-605045?AP PETER BERG UNVEILS ESPNS NEW MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL INTRO (EXCLUSIVE) The opening segment from the filmmaker and football fanatic behind Friday Night Lights stars Big Bird, Richard Nixon -- and a heavy dose of Disney properties. <br>Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/the-hollywood-reporters-best-stories-of-the-week/2013/08/22/f8f7be46-0b29-11e3-89fe-abb4a5067014_story.html